Taylor Newville and the Riders with Norman Sylvester
My musical roots began in
Portland, Oregon at the age of six. Ukulele was my start and then moved on to
the acoustic and electric guitars. I was fortunate to be a student of Ethos,
School of Rock, and Rock & Roll Camp for Girls. I fell in love with playing
the guitar and it still is my passion. I have explored many different styles of
music through the years: such as heavy metal, rock, jazz and the blues. At this
time in my life I am focusing on the blues with my band Taylor Newville and the
Riders. I was a finalist for The Journey to Memphis Blues competition at the
2023 Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon. I've been nominated
for the 2023 and 2024 Cascade Blues Association Muddy Awards-Celebrating the
Best in the NW Blues: for Best New Artist 2023/2024, Contemporary Blues Act,
and Performance of the Year-Sail on Sisters / Waterfront Blues Festival 2024 in
Portland, Oregon. In 2023, I was also able to produce two CDs with my originals
and my new CD "Find my Way" was just released July 2025. Life is so
good when I can play the blues! Check out my music on Spotify, Apple music, and
Amazon music.